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Love in Korea: What to know about dating in ROK

As Korea’s 12 love holidays show, love is a great interest in Korean society.

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Trekking Korea's wonderful Woraksan National Park

If ferociously tall cliffs, memorizing labyrinths of stairs, rare sightings of goat antelopes (not kidding), and panoramic peak views sound like your kind of thing, then this post is undoubtedly for you!

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Great tips for taking public transportation in Korea

Korea has a really good public transportation system.

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Dakgalbi: Famous Korean spicy stir-fried chicken recipe

Boneless chicken is marinated then cooked with plenty of vegetables.


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Salute your 2024 graduate in Stars and Stripes Grad Tab

High school graduation is a special time, and Stars and Stripes is pleased to once again be putting together our annual Grad Tab, highlighting information on all of the Pacific DoDEA high schools and their graduating classes.

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Exploring Korea: Boryeong anything but boring

While Boryeong may not sound familiar to you, it isn’t until you hear the name in context of its annual mud festival or Daecheon Beach, that it will start to ring a bell.


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VIDEO: Exploring Korea: Step back in time in Jeonju City

Jeonju Hanok Village, or Jeonju Hanok Maeul (전주한옥마을), is one of the largest traditional house villages in this country.

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Taste of Korea: Gwangjang Market a foodie paradise

Gwangjang Market is one of the largest and most famous in Korea.

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Seoul’s Bukchon a glimpse into centuries past

Among Seoul’s skyscrapers and dense modern buildings, Bukchon offers a glimpse into how the city looked and how people lived a few centuries ago.

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Spirit of Steel: Celebrating the youngest heroes of 3rd MEB

The head coach paused like a conductor catching an off-key clarinet. He fixed his eyes on a face flushed firetruck-red, streaming with tears.

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Spring into the season with park picnic in Korea

Spring has fully arrived, with warm sunlight and cool breezes! What could be better than having a picnic in the park? Seoul and cities in the metropolitan area are dotted with pretty parks, perfect for spending a day out. Some of these parks have even been used as filming sites for Korean dramas and movies, a big draw for Hallyu fans. However, the most charming aspect of a picnic at the park is that you can have a full day of fun on a limited budget. In addition, each park has its own unique atmosphere and attractions, making every trip a new experience.

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Taste of Korea: Shinsegae Mall a foodie paradise in Daegu

The mall is also the ultimate foodie’s paradise! The 1st, 8th and 9th floors house more than 50 different restaurants, while the Food Market is located on the first basement level.

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Corn dogs a tasty street treat in Korea

The Korean corn dog is very nostalgic food for me. When the sweet and savory smell from the deep-fried batter wafts through the air, I’m immediately transported to my childhood, to my old neighborhood and to summer vacation visits to the nearby amusement park.

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Warm up with 5 great springs festivals in Busan

Don’t miss Busan’s beautiful sights and amazing festivals this spring!

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